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Chapter 113 - Rumors

"How do you two get along? Trust me, I know my brother, and romance is the last thing on his mind." As soon as Beth started talking to Susie, she could tell this woman had class. Susie came, as Beth put it, from a family with sophistication.

This wasn’t something you could learn from watching TV shows. No, what Susie exuded was a confidence that couldn’t be faked. Having dealt with powerful men, breaking them when...

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Chapter 112 - A Minor Inconvenience

Dante was drinking lightly; he didn’t like getting intoxicated with alcohol, especially considering the situations he frequently found himself in.

“Drink up, cowboys,” said a beautiful waitress attending to Dante’s friends while they tried to find a woman who might join them as they drank.

“Still nothing, Lloyd?” Dante asked, looking at the older man, who seemed more asleep than awake. 2025-01-15 10:20:09 +0000 UTC View Post

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Chapter 111 - The Umbral

"The boss is here," said a man in a suit who was guarding the entrance.

The main door of The Umbral opened for Dante and his companions, his special guests, who bypassed the line to enter this pub that had gained much fame in recent months.

Once inside, the facilities, designed to create a dark ambiance, paired with the music, generated an atmosphere everyone enjoyed.

The air was filled with the aroma of...

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Chapter 110 - Farm Supervision

The two continued chatting, occasionally stopping to observe the workers' progress.

Rip also put on thick work gloves and joined in tearing down the dilapidated fence they were trying to repair.

However, he often had to pause what he was doing to walk around, checking each team's work to ensure the project progressed smoothly.

The sun rose higher in the sky, its light shining through the thin cloud...

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Chapter 109 - Baloo, Dante's Bear

As Dante watched the little albino bear slowly make her way toward the forest, he thought the name given to her was truly remarkable.

Just moments earlier, when he approached and petted her, he confirmed that the little bear was female. During his morning walk, he realized that the chances of independent animal caretakers stepping in were very high.

To prevent anyone from interfering with little Baloo...

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Chapter 108 - The Food

Dante returned to his hunting cabin, opened the curtains, and glanced at the weather.

The sky was slightly dark early in the morning, but there were no signs of gathering storm clouds.

The sun shone warmly through the mist, outlining the mountains and creating a peaceful scene.

It seemed unlikely to rain, and the work had to go on.

As he opened the window curtains, he looked toward the sofa. That w...

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Chapter 107 - Improving the Police Department

"What do you mean?" Donnie’s expression grew even more serious as he asked, unsure of what Dante was referring to.

"I mean, or rather, I want to improve the trucks you have." Dante looked at the sheriff's truck and said, "I don’t know if you’re aware, but outside Montana, things are much more complex and far more violent. That’s why I want to upgrade your equipment, starting with givin...

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Chapter 106 - The Way of Thinking

"Sir, everything is still in order."

"Any attacks reported?"

"None. The high order has honored the deal they made with the organization."

Dante rose from his chair after finishing the call and approached the cabinet, ready to inspect the weapons stored there.

As his fingers touched the edge of the cabinet, the two wooden doors opened silently and unnaturally inward, revealing a faint blue ...

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Chapter 105 - After Dinner

After that dinner, where Dante barely ate despite serving himself, he returned to his hunting cabin where he kept all his belongings and planned to spend the night.

With nothing to do and only a radio in the cabin, he began preparing the special feed for the horses that Kayce was taking care of. However, the events from before the dinner still lingered in his thoughts.

He decided not to ask Kayce more about ...

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Chapter 104 - The Uncomfortable Dinner

It was impolite not to accept dinner with a family member when there was nothing more pressing to do. Besides, Dante was curious to learn more about his friend's peculiar wife.

But something unexpected happened when he entered Kayce's family cabin. He encountered Robert's family—the man he had killed.

Dante had never hesitated to eliminate his enemies. If someone dared to cross his path, or w...

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Chapter 103 - Kayce's Ranch

Dante was like a nomad, living in one place one day and spending the night somewhere completely different the next.

As he had taken the responsibility of bringing his nephew Tate back home, his brother showed him the small cabin where he had prepared all the fishing and hunting gear Dante had left behind before departing.

Additionally, the cabin seemed to host another elusive individual who disappeared duri...

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Chapter 102 - Back to the Routine, Part 3

What was Dante hoping to catch while the cowboys went about their work? Well, there was a wide variety of fish, but the most impressive was the bass.

The bass is a fish widely distributed in both freshwater and saltwater, with many species.

In Russian fishing, the term bass often refers to the European perch, native to freshwater in Europe. It inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic ...

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Chapter 101 - Back to the Routine, Part 2

All these recent changes were taking place on the surrounding ranches, but the most activity was at the largest ranch in Montana.

The only issue Dante had noticed was the lack of cowboys on duty, which put the livestock’s safety at risk.

Although the temporary fencing could effectively prevent animals from coming and going easily, Dante, like any other cowboy, knew it wasn’t entirely relia...

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Chapter 100 - Back to Routine

The advice Dante had always received from older men about making others think everything was fine was to show indifference to those around you.

That’s why the day after returning home, Dante put on his work clothes and a black hat, drove his truck, and had his brother Lee sitting in the passenger seat. Lee hadn’t mentioned anything about the murder.

The only thing he brought up was the day's plans, ...

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Chapter 99 - The Return to Montana

Many people have advised Dante that he trusts the system too much. They may be right, but if he didn’t trust those around him, he wouldn’t have gotten as far as he has.

After weeks away from home, it was time to say goodbye to London.

As planned, Eddie took over Stanley’s business, while Susie managed her family’s affairs until her brother fully recovered.

Dante, of course, couldn’t s...

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Chapter 98 - A Gentleman

A gentleman is respectful toward everyone, regardless of their gender, race, religion, or social status. Empathy and the ability to put oneself in another's shoes are essential, promoting fair and kind treatment at all times.

The person standing before Stanley Johnston was every bit a gentleman, coming to address actions committed against him. It was understandable; after all, Stanley had tried to kill him multiple ...

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Chapter 97 - Vito Corleone Part 2

Dante looked at Vito, who was tied to a chair, waiting for him to say something to try to save his life.

“I thought you’d be an old man…” Vito’s words caused all the armed men in the room to smile unconsciously.

Dante walked to a table and looked at a metal tray filled with ice and a champagne bottle submerged in it. He picked up the bottle, set it aside, and submerged his hands into the col...

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Chapter 96 - Vito Corleone

“What’s happening?” Vito Corleone, leader of the Corleone family, listened to the distant explosions and gunfire, while the radio was filled with messages of people dying.

His butler, Luke, pale-faced, muttered, “The message I sent to the High Order has gone unanswered. They won’t intervene for what happens to the Corleone family.”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Vito took another swig of tequila and mur...

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Chapter 95 - In Combat

"Zz… We’re under attack, I repeat, we’re under attack!"

Boom!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

What would a sniper do if the element of surprise was stripped from their plan?

Dante lingered in the shadows, holding an assault rifle. He targeted the remaining snipers who couldn't be neutralized from other angles. His skill with firearms was formidable, making it easy to eliminate several enemies.

Everyone...

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Chapter 94 - Do You Really Love Him?

After Dante finished his conversation with Bobby, he stepped away to let Susie speak with him alone.

“Did that idiot really steal your heart?”

Susie smiled slightly and nodded. “I feel like Dante is right. We both knew that at some point, I’d have to leave.”

This wasn’t the ideal moment to discuss such matters, but given the state of her family, Susie found no issue with making th...

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Chapter 93 - Continuous Encounters Part 2

Low-Security Prison, London

Bobby Glass, father of Susie and Jack, was seen by many as a broken man doomed to spend the rest of his life in prison. But in the underworld, Bobby was still the leader of the illegal cannabis business. Though behind bars, Dante knew this man remained a dominant figure in the criminal world.

“Where is my son?” Bobby picked up the phone, his voice filled with fu...

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Chapter 92 - Continuous Encounters

As Susie climbed up to her apartment, Dante stayed in the living room making a few calls. His father had been calling him every morning to check on him and ask how things were going. Dante planned to return home in a few days.

“Yes, Dad, I’ll bring you a grandchild when I come back,” Dante joked—a line he’d been repeating since he was at home, though it wasn’t entirely a joke.

The truth w...

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Chapter 91 - To Be and Not to Be

"The High Order will not tolerate such defiant behavior toward its authority." The Marshal trembled with fury, knowing that any fallout from these events would ultimately fall on him.

The situation had spiraled out of control. As a mere servant of the High Order, the Marshal had hoped that Dante would recognize his place and avoid causing problems he couldn’t handle.

But now, against all odds, Dante ...

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Chapter 90 - I Am Someone With Power

"How gratifying it is to know that the High Order prepared a warm reception for my arrival. Where is she?" Dante’s gaze fixed on a man in a suit who appeared to be the hotel manager.

The man, dressed in a black suit, maintained a composed expression as he smiled at Dante.

"I’m the hotel manager. My name is Robert; you may call me that," Robert said with a positive and enthusiastic demeanor. "Yo...

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Chapter 89 - A New Feeling

The night had passed slowly, bringing a sensation Dante had thought he’d forgotten. It felt good knowing that the feeling had been mutual.

Despite having been with countless women in his past life, none of them truly loved him. They had all pursued his wealth, something he hadn’t cared about back then but now considered a treasure.

Dante was awakened by the sound of movement outside the room where he had...

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Chapter 88 - The Intense Passion After a Battle

Dante naturally began to hold Susie's body, his fingers sliding along her slender waist as he felt the unique connection that had formed between them.

Susie remained silent, savoring the moment without saying a word. With her eyes closed, she let herself be carried away by the deep kiss.

You are someone who understands!

Those words had deeply touched Susie, as she too had ...

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Chapter 87 - The Way to Escape

“Where the hell are they?” Stanley Johnson shouted upon learning that everyone had escaped right under their noses.

“You didn’t tell me a top assassin was engaged to the Glass family’s daughter,” said Caine as he took a sip to calm his nerves.

Stanley Johnson, fully grasping the situation, gave a strained smile. “I thought you’d handle it. How hard can it be to kill one man?”

“I...

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Chapter 86 - Explosion

“Come on, Jack, hold on!” said Susie as she carried her brother, who could barely stand.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

“They’re catching up to us!”

Steven turned and fired without hesitation. “Take them all down! We must keep this area clear until our lord arrives!”

Boom!

Susie carried her brother, determined not to lose him. But in a situation like this, it ...

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Chapter 85 - It's Not the Time

"Arghhh!!!"

Boom!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Dante fired several shots at a man in a gray suit who had stepped out in front of armored men.

There wasn’t a single profound thought running through Dante’s mind; all he could think about was killing and continuing to kill as many enemies as stood in his way.

Facing armed men and unwilling to use his remaining bullets, he reache...